Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, II Class

Instituted March 19, 1856. Silver gilt, monogramed in Cyrllic “S.G” (for Saint George) on obverse, 12 o’clock arm bearing “1/M”, 3 o’clock arm bearing “ 289 M”, 6 o’clock arm “2 CTEII” and 9 o'clock arm bearing “232”, reverse bearing a knight on horseback, measuring at 34.35mm (w) x 41.46mm (h) and weighing at 9.7 grams, in very fine condition.